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What sort of condition was it in?

This vehicle was given a grade 4 indicating it may have been a nice condition car, however we would need to have the car inspected in person to confirm this. To learn more detailed information about car at auction we can translate the Japanese auction sheet which will say more about the features, modifications and condition of the car, and we also ALWAYS have cars inspected by someone in person to confirm this information, and get more a detailed description.

Is this car eligible for import?

The details about this car have been provided by the auction house selling this vehicle, prices and details are subject to change, and J-Spec is not responsible for the accuracy of this information. All details can be confirmed if this car is looked into in greater detail.

$8,300 AUDlanded and complied

Price Breakdown:

185,000 JPY FOB

@ 77.3 yen bank rate

= AUD $2,400 FOB

AUD $1,900 shipping

$1,350 ocean freight

$550 customs costs

AUD $0 import duty

$2,400 x 0% duty

AUD $350 GST

$2,400 + $1,350 x 10%

AUD $0 PCE aircon license use

No cost for J-Spec customers.

AUD $2,500 compliance

AUD $1,100 J-Spec service fee

Estimated Registration Costs

AUD $1,150 registration in VIC

$800 registration

$350 stamp duty

($8 per $200 vehicle value)

AUD $1,050 registration in NSW

$800 registration

$250 stamp duty

($8,250 x 3% duty)

AUD $950 registration in WA

$700 registration

$250 stamp duty

($8,250 x 2.75% duty)

AUD $950 registration in SA

$700 registration

$250 stamp duty

(4% x $5,250 + $60)

AUD $950 registration in ACT

$700 registration

$250 stamp duty

($8,250 x 3% duty)

AUD $1,050 registration in QLD

$700 registration

$350 stamp duty

(4% of vehicle value, less for some cars)

AUD $950 registration in NT

$700 registration

$250 stamp duty

($8,250 x 3% duty)

AUD $950 registration in TAS

$700 registration

$250 stamp duty

($8,250 x 3% duty)

Change State:

$950 AUD

$1,050 AUD

$950 AUD

$1,050 AUD

$950 AUD

$950 AUD

$1,150 AUD

$950 AUD

estimated registration costsexcluding new tyres, if needed

Price Estimates

Any costs listed above are estimates only. Calculations are based on average importing costs and current rates. Final costs are likely to vary slightly from these prices depending on variations in exchange rates and other factors beyond our control, however these rarely are different by a significant amount. Please check with your local registration authority to confirm registration costs and stamp duty.

Exchange Rates

The current exchange rate being used is 78.8 yen however banks never trade at the listed wholesale rate. Typically banks will offer around 1.5 yen less so the rate we use for calculations today will be 77.3 yen, ensuring a realistic price estimate.